>Craig;
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>The media helps to “fuel” any subject such as the price of power and gasoline. We were told the biggest increase to electricity cost came from Canada (179% increase) and the Pacific North West. Another “news report” stated a 900% increase since January from Texas power companies selling power to California. The cost of power from Texas is played down – I would like to know why?
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The Texas power plant in question is limited by EPA regulations to 8-9 days of operation per year before hefty fines go into effect. When California demand forces the plant to operate underpenalty conditions, California is billed for the fines.